Second Cook

Columbia University; Morningside Heights (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Second Cook to join its dynamic Dining Services team. The ideal candidate will assist in food production, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This role is vital in maintaining the high culinary standards expected within a progressive dining environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or its equivalent required.
• Varied restaurant and/or food service experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food production in the absence of higher ranking Cooks and Managers.
• Assists in production, quality control, safety, and sanitation.
• Cleans job-related areas, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Food production

Quality control

Safety standards

Food handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cooking equipment

Job description

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: 1199 Cafeteria Workers
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Thursday - Monday, 8 pm - 4 am
• Building: John Jay Hall
• Salary Range: $23.78 - $25.98

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Columbia Dining Services is a dynamic, progressive department in an exciting, fun environment with a customer-focused culture. We have an immediate opening for a Second Cook to assist with producing the menu of the day. The Second Cook is responsible for the food production in the absence of higher ranking Cooks and Managers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the food production in the absence of higher-ranking Cooks and Managers.
• Assists in production, quality control, safety, and sanitation.
• Assists in the production of designated menu items, including but not limited to entrees, vegetables, soups, and sauces.
• Uses the basic food preparation equipment including, but not limited to ranges, steamers, meat slicers and deep fat fryers.
• Observes the rules of Dining Services pertinent to food handling and production.
• Cleans job-related or assigned areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Observes safety standards and practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or its equivalent.
• Varied restaurant and/or food service experience required

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.